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MomTV's Adoption Angles With Heather T. Forbes!

It's Wednesday and you know what that means, right? You'll be hanging with me at 9PM EST over on MomTV's Adoption Angles! Joining us tonight is none other than THE Heather T. Forbes.. In my circles, this amazing woman is a rock star. From her web site:

Heather T. Forbes, LCSW has trained in the field of trauma and attachment with nationally recognized, first-generation attachment therapists since 1999. Co-author of "Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-based Approach for Helping Children With Severe Behaviors Vol. 1", author of Vol 2 as well as the new "Dare To Love", Heather lectures, consults, and coaches parents and professionals throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Much of her experience and insight on understanding trauma, disruptive behaviors, and adoption related issues has come from her most important job, being the mother of her two children (both adopted as toddlers from Russia and both of whom had intense traumatic histories).

I am truly honored Ms. Forbes is going to grace our show with her presence and answer our questions. A really cool aspect of MomTV is that it's really user friend and so easy to join the chat room. From the Adoption Angles channel click where it says “Click Here to Enter Chat.” If you have a http://www.stickam.com/ account, enter your username and password. If you don't have an account NO WORRIES, just make up a name and “enter your name to chat" .. and you're on!! Easy Schmeasy!

THIS is MUST SEE TV and we'll see you all tonight!

A Sincere Thank You..

From the bottom of my heart. I am humbled and so grateful to be surrounded by such an amazing group of family and friends. All your kind words and prayers have been felt and are so very much appreciated. I wish I could hug each and every one of you back and please know ya'll are another blessing I am counting.

Thank you so much.

Sad News...

I got the call this morning from Hospice.. Daddy passed away at 11:00am. His health had been declining over the last few weeks and I was getting updates almost daily on his condition. Although not a surprise it is still a very sad day nonetheless. I phoned "The Son" (whom I haven't spoken with in forever) and let him know. It was the appropriate thing to do. He broke down and my heart ached for his loss, as well.

For all of you who followed our journey, thank you for all your kind words and prayers along the way. For you that may have missed it, you can find the saga in the "Best Of Full Circle".

It was a heck of a ride..

I'm trying to focus on the blessings.. there are so many. After 25 years we were reunited, I got to visit him on several occasions, look him in the eye and forgive him and I got to say goodbye (just to name a few).



God bless you, Daddy. I hope Uncle Mel and all your loved ones were there to greet you (and you can dance and sing once again). I will miss you always..

Love,
Your Little Seesa

Perfect Moment Monday

Absolute silence. Cup of coffee. Fuzzy robe. God's handiwork.

Perfect.

I Capture
Perfect Moments.

9 Days To Go..

.. and our foster hiatus is over! February 1st our name is officially back on "The Board". I spoke with one of our fav workers the other day (discussing the count down) and she laughed, asking if we thought we were ready to hit the ground running and jump back into the trenches..

YEP!

As I have mentioned before, placements are truly few and far between nowadays. The county is working doubly hard to locate viable family and friends to place the children with. It's truly the best thing for the kiddos and honestly, we're glad they leave no stone unturned. I can say without hesitation the workers in our county go above and beyond to reunify and it's just another reason why I am proud to be a foster parent. We may never adopt and we're okay with that. At the end of the day, just being "a bridge" is still living a life you can hang your hat on.

I know Mama would be proud, as well.

So Monday the 1st we go back to an active status and just watch.. it'll be six months before we get "The Call".

Or not.

Missed The Show Last Night?

No worries... you can replay it now! Grab a coffee, kick back and enjoy!



Make sure to head over to Amy's blog (Amstel Life) and let her know how awesome you think she is!

Next week my guest will be the amazing Heather Forbes from the Beyond Consequences Institute!! A must see for anyone who has an adopted child (via any avenue) or considering adoption. Her methods are tauted amongst the adoption community as ground breaking and a new way of thinking.

Stay Tuned!

Adoption Angles Premiers Tonight On MomTV!

What are you doing tonight at 9PM EST?? You're joining us for the big premier, that's what!!



What's it all about, anyway? Adoption (all avenues) and the amazing people whose lives have been touched by it.

Why should I tune in? Because if you don't I'll blog about you the next day.

I'm OVER THE TOP THRILLED to announce my very first guest is the lovely Amy from Amstel Life. In her mere 23 years (I can say that being 40, ya know) she has had to make some big decisions .. including handling an unplanned pregnancy in high school. Today she is a proud birth mommy, college graduate, a mentor and a proponent of open adoptions (just to name a few)..

Come hear her story!

One of the rad parts about MomTV is it's interactive.. not only will you see and hear us on live streaming web chat but you can also text us during the show. We're happy to answer (MOST) questions... ahem..

Don't forget.. 9pm EST tonight (that's 6pm for all you west coasties!!) hop on over to Adoption Angles and join Amy and me for a fun filled half hour!

Cocktails Optional!!

(P.S. If you, or someone you know, has been touched by adoption and would like to be a guest on the show, please drop me an email at adoptionangles.momtv@gmail.com)

Tuesday Toot!!

This Tuesday Toot goes out to all of the amazing guests scheduled to appear on my new show (Adoption Angles) premiering on MomTV tomorrow night! I consider it a privilege to have met these amazing women touched by adoption and an honor for them to come on my show to share their stories. You all will get to meet these inspirational ladies in the coming months..

I'm truly humbled..